Behind a 10-run sixth inning, Team USA continued its dominance at the 2025 USA Down Under Series with a 14–0 run-rule victory over Australia.

Morgan Zerkle led the offense with a 3-for-5 showing at the plate, while Erin Coffel, Hannah Flippen and Tiare Jennings each added two hits apiece.

In her debut in the circle for the Red, White and Blue, Karlyn Pickens struck out five through four innings of work before Megan Faraimo closed out the final two frames.

The duo combined for eight strikeouts while allowing just one hit.

Quiet through the first four innings, the U.S. offense broke through in the top of the fifth following a lead-off walk to Brito and a defensive miscue that set up a fielder’s choice from Maya Brady to plate the game’s first run.

A pair of base hits from Flippen and Jennings, along with an RBI-ground out from Aubrey Leach extended the U.S. lead to 4-0.

The bats stayed hot in the top of the sixth as Team USA posted 10 runs — highlighted by a bases-loaded double from Coffel and a bases-loaded triple from Brady.

Brito, Jennings, Leach and Zerkle (2) each delivered at least one hit during the rally, pushing the lead to 14-0.

Faraimo held strong in the bottom of the sixth to secure the six-inning run-rule victory.

Team USA returns to action on Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. local time/10 p.m. CT (Jan. 1) for Game 3 of the series, followed by the final matchup on Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. local time/7  p.m. CT (Jan. 2).

Here’s how both teams did in Game 2…

BOX SCORE:

UPCOMING GAMES:

Team USA returns to action tomorrow… here are dates and times for the remaining games:

• Game 1: USA 9, Australia 0
• Game 2: USA 14, Australia 0
• Game 3: 2 at 2 p.m. local time/10 p.m. CT (Jan. 1)
• Game 4: 3 at 11 a.m. local time / 7 p.m. CT (Jan. 2).

For schedule updates and game announcements, visit the official event page or follow @USASoftballWNT on X (formerly Twitter).

To learn more about the U.S. Women’s National Team program, visit USASoftball.com.